
The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
MSNBC
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
Episodes
Trump, FCC chair praise ABC's removal ot Jimmy Kimmel
9/19/2025
A firestorm grows amidst ABC’s decision to remove Jimmy Kimmel over comments he made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ABC has pulled his show off the air indefinitely. Trump and Carr have both celebrated ABC’s action and floated the possibility of further action against other TV stations and shows. Symone Sanders hosts as Jake Lahut, Daniella Diaz, Sam Stein, Joyce Vance, David Yaffe-Bellany, Henrietta Treyz, Justin Wolfers, and Marc Racicot join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
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Duration:00:42:26
Trump goes to the U.K. and protesters take to the streets
9/18/2025
On tonight’s nightcap, the President is in the U.K. for his second state visit and is greeted by massive protests in London. Meanwhile, the former CDC director testifies about her experience with Health Secretary Kennedy before being fired, while the FBI director is grilled by House members about his leadership and the Epstein files. Then, the Federal Reserve delivers its first interest rate cuts in nine months, and officials drop hints about two more cuts this year. Daniel Koh, Jason Johnson, Dave Weigel and Glenn Thrush join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
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Duration:00:42:41
Suspect in Charlie Kirk's Killing is Charged
9/17/2025
Utah prosecutors have filed seven charges against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson’s charges include aggravated murder, and prosecutors intend to ask for a death sentence. Then, a Senate committee grilled FBI Director Kash Patel as he attempted to answer questions about the Kirk shooting investigation as well as the Epstein files. Plus, the Federal Reserve Board wraps day one of their two-day meeting on interest rates. Symone Sanders hosts as Mychael Schnell, Jeff Mason, David Drucker, Barbara McQuade, John Harwood, Bharat Ramamurti, and Paige Cognetti join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
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Duration:00:41:47
Latest on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
9/16/2025
The latest on the investigation into the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, and what the FBI is saying about DNA found at the crime scene. Then, the Epstein Estate turns over more documents to the House Oversight Committee – including a previously redacted name from his infamous fiftieth birthday book. Plus, the White House says the United States has the “framework” for a TikTok deal with China, however the terms of the deal remain a mystery. Peter Baker, Philip Bump, McKay Coppins, Gillian Tett, Max Chafkin, and Dan Kleban join The 11th Hour this Monday night.
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Duration:00:42:30
What's next for investigators & prosecutors in Charlie Kirk shooting case
9/13/2025
Utah County Attorney prepares to file formal charges against the suspect accused of killing right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk - what to expect. Then, urgent pleas to turn away from the politics of rage as the country grapples with a violent week. Plus, graphic images of Kirk’s assassination circulate online, raising new fears on the influence of social media, particularly on children. Peter Baker, Vaughn Hillyard, Kristy Greenberg, Jim Cavanaugh, Brandy Zadrozny, and Bryan Schott join The 11th Hour this Friday night.
Duration:00:42:15
Utah governor calls for public's help as manhunt for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect continues
9/12/2025
Law enforcement in Utah release new images and video of the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Then, new data on inflation and the labor market signal trouble ahead for the economy. Plus, historian Jon Meacham reflects on where we are as a country as we mark 24 years since the September 11th terror attacks.
Duration:00:42:37
Charlie Kirk assassinated at university event, manhunt underway
9/11/2025
Investigators search for the shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. Marc Santia, Ken Dilanian, Rob D’Amico, Sara Tewell, Vaughn Hillyard, and Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
Duration:00:42:33
'Unforced error': More Epstein docs coming soon in GOP-led investigation
9/10/2025
The President calls his alleged birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein a “dead issue”, as bipartisan members of the House Oversight Committee head to New York City to review unredacted versions of the documents. Then, a major revision on the U.S. jobs market data raises more concerns about a serious economic slowdown. Plus, Israel strikes Qatar as they target Hamas leaders, drawing widespread criticism, including from the White House.
Duration:00:42:59
'Worse and worse': Epstein story keeps snowballing on Trump administration
9/9/2025
New files subpoenaed from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have been released, including a racy birthday message Donald Trump allegedly sent Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which the White House denies. Then, the New York Times reports JP Morgan spent years financially enabling Jeffrey Epstein as they ignored “red flags, suspicious activity, and concerned executives.” Plus, the administration launches new deportation raids in Chicago as the Supreme Court lifts an order limiting ICE immigration stops in L.A.
Duration:00:42:53
'Executing their plan': Will the obstacles to Trump's agenda even matter?
9/6/2025
The Nightcap discusses the fallout after both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill grill RFK Jr. Then, the August job report reveals that Trump's economic policies aren't doing what he promised. And, an appeals court temporarily lifts a judge's order limiting Trump's National Guard deployment in L.A. Ali Vitali, Paul Rieckhoff, Tommy Barone, and Brendan Greeley join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.
Duration:00:42:55
RFK Jr. gets into yelling matches with senators about his record
9/5/2025
Health Secretary RFK Jr. defends his vaccine policies and CDC firings as he faces tough questions on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle. Then, the DOJ opens a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Plus, we hear from former Democratic Senator Jon Tester on what rural America is saying about Trump's tariffs. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Jake Lahut, Peter Goodman, Ron Insana, Dr. Tom Frieden, Dr. Michael Osterholm, and former Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Duration:00:42:35
TITLE: The nightcap: Epstein survivors slam Trump claims that calls for transparency are a 'hoax'
9/4/2025
It’s nightcap time. Epstein victims call for Congress to release all of the DOJ’s files related to the case in a powerful press conference on Capitol Hill. Then, a new report from the Federal Reserve shows U.S. economic activity saw “little or no” growth in recent weeks and nearly all districts in their survey noted "tariff related price increases." Plus, public health experts sound the alarm after Florida’s Surgeon General says the state will end all vaccine mandates. Symone Sanders hosts as Jon Allen, Philip Bump, Joel Payne, John Avlon, Brandy Zadrozny, Al Powell and Jim Place join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
Duration:00:43:20
'We're going in': Trump pledges to send National Guard to Chicago
9/3/2025
The President declares 'we're going in' as he vows to send the National Guard to Chicago, but no word on when. Then, Congress releases thousands of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, but so far, most of the information appears to have already been made public. Plus, a conversation with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, whose state is leading the charge against Trump’s tariffs with a multi-state lawsuit that, so far, appears successful. Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Dan Rayfield, Stuart Stevens, Max Chafkin, Matt Peterson, and Jacob Soboroff join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
Duration:00:42:23
Fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook Fights Trump to Keep her Job
8/29/2025
A high stakes legal battle begins as Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues President Trump, as she fights to keep her job. Then, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step aside. Meanwhile, the White House stands by their decision to oust her as they name her replacement. Plus, why more companies and consumers are feeling the squeeze from tariffs, while the market booms. Peter Baker, Natasha Korecki, Amy McGrath, Bill Cohan, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Duration:00:42:50
Turmoil at the CDC as the director is forced out
8/28/2025
The Nightcap discusses chaos at the Centers for Disease Control as the director Susan Monarez is ousted about month into the job, and four top officials resign. Then, a deadly shooting during the first week of school in Minneapolis. At least two children were killed and 17 others injured as a lone gunman fired at children during Mass. Natasha Korecki, Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Vin Gupta, Ahmed Baba, Ron Insana, and Anthony Fisher join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
Duration:00:42:17
Lisa Cook prepares to fight Trump's attempt to fire her from the Federal Reserve
8/27/2025
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook vows that she won't go down without a fight against Trump, saying she will "see him in court". Then, Trump weaponizes allegations of mortgage fraud to silence his political opponents. Plus, with Democratic governors taking a stand against Trump, how his attacks are actually helping them. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Adam Wren, Dan Nathan, Gillian Tett, Charlie Sykes, and Matt Bennett join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
Duration:00:43:08
Trump moves to expand military's role in law enforcement
8/26/2025
President Trump moves to expand the military’s role in law enforcement around the nation, and suggests Chicago could be next. Then, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker vows to resist Trump’s plans for troops on the ground, calling them “illegal, unconstitutional, and unamerican.” Plus, Trump says he’s removing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. In his dismissal letter he writes, “there is sufficient reason to believe you may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements.” Rohit Chopra, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, Brendan Greeley, Joyce Vance, and Mike Isaac join The 11th Hour this Monday night.
Duration:00:42:21
'A cloud over the investigation.' FBI searches home and office of former Trump advisor John Bolton
8/26/2025
FBI agents spent hours searching the home and office of Trump’s former National Security Advisor, turned critic, John Bolton. Then, the DOJ releases the full Maxwell transcripts the same day the department gives Congress its first batch of Epstein files. Plus, the Trump administration reportedly informed the lawyers of Kilmar Abrego Garcia that he might be re-deported to Uganda within days just as he's released from federal custody. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Ryan Reilly, Chris O’Leary, Catherine Christian, Brandy Zadrozny, Raul Reyes, Christina Greer, Eddie Huang, and Isabella Brourman join The 11th Hour this Friday night.
Duration:00:42:38
'11-week sprint': What's next as California tries to counter Trump's power grab
8/22/2025
California launches its redistricting blitz to counter Texas Republicans' Trump-backed effort. But will voters approve new maps in November? Then, President Trump holds a meet-and-greet with D.C. police and military that he deployed on the nation's capital. Plus, Hurricane Erin's brings coastal flooding just as one high-ranking NOAA employee warns about the impact of the administration's cuts. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Jon Allen, Maeve Reston, Tim Miller, Ron Insana, John Harwood, Steve Volz, and Lee Gelernt join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Duration:00:42:36
Trump notches a victory after Texas House passes redrawn maps
8/21/2025
This midweek nightcap roundtable discusses how Trump's notched a major win after new congressional maps passed the Texas House. Then, The Homeland Security Secretary pushes for ICE to have its own fleet of planes to help step up deportations. Plus, the President’s bond buying spree begs new questions of a conflict of interest. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Laura Barrón-López, Allan Smith, Tim O’Brien, Basil Smikle, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
Duration:00:42:25